The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) jointly held the “Training Course for Science and Technology Professionals of Macau” in Hefei, capital of Anhui Province, between October 27 and November 2, according to a statement released by the fund yesterday.
The statement said that the initiative aims to strengthen the training and exchange of scientific and technological talent and deepen Macau’s integration into national innovation development.
The opening ceremony took place on October 28, attended by FDCT President Vincent U U Sang, CAS Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Affairs Office Director Li Fangfang, and Hefei Institutes of Physical Science Director Liu Jianguo, the statement noted.
Li said in the statement that CAS attaches great importance to scientific and technological cooperation with Macau and has so far established six joint laboratories with local higher education institutions. Li also said that since 2016, CAS and FDCT have co-organised eight training courses in Beijing, the Greater Bay Area (GBA), and Hefei.
She added that the “International Academic Youth Fair” held in Macau in August aimed to expand exchange platforms between researchers from Macau and the Chinese mainland, the statement said.
Meanwhile, Liu noted in the statement that Hefei’s development is driven by scientific and technological innovation, pointing out that the course was carefully designed for Macau participants through thematic lectures and field visits.
Moreover, the statement said, U introduced the local government’s latest science and technology initiatives, encouraging participants to make use of the learning opportunity to enhance collaboration and promote research transformation.
Seventeen representatives from Macau’s higher education institutions, hospitals, and technology enterprises took part in the programme, the statement noted, adding that the participants said the course deepened their understanding of national innovation strategies and provided valuable experience for advancing Macau’s economic development.
This handout photo provided by the Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) yesterday shows FDCT President Vincent U U Sang addressing the “Training Course for Science and Technology Professionals of Macau” on October 28’s opening ceremony in Hefei, the capital city of Anhui Province.
